A new University of Saskatchewan program is aimed at students or professionals looking for a base of Prairie agricultural knowledge.
University of Saskatchewan launches Introductory Agriculture certificate program
Alberta looks for ag plastic management input
Survey intended to help shape future policy for agriculture plastics management in the province
Reading Time: 2 minutes Alberta provincial government giving agriculture industry a say through survey in shaping future plastics management.
Lethbridge Polytechnic receives major donation
The Hranac family’s $3 million gift will fund research in integrated food production systems and irrigation science
Reading Time: 2 minutes Multimillion-dollar donation by Hranac family aids Lethbridge Polytechnic’s research in integrated food production systems, irrigation science and post-harvest technology in Alberta
Olds College recognizes Farm Credit Canada as 2025 Partner of the Year
FCC first organization to receive the recognition twice
Reading Time: 3 minutes Olds College recognized Farm Credit Canada as its 2025 Partner of the Year in July, marking the second time the organization has been awarded the recognition.
Agriculture students learn farm machinery operation risk-free with tech
Northwestern Polytechnic uses computerized simulator to even playing field for less-experienced students
Reading Time: 3 minutes Students at Northwestern Polytechnic are using technology to enhance their education, utilizing farm equipment simulators for a hands-on experience without having to leave the classroom.
Agriculture well represented in 2025 Alberta Order of Excellence
Two members of southern Alberta’s agriculture community to receive province’s highest honour
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Alberta Order of Excellence will be bestowed upon two members of the agriculture community this fall, with Nichole Neubauer of Medicine Hat and John Scott of Longview both recieving the province’s highest honour.
Olds College appoints new president and CEO
Alberta ag school ‘confident’ in long time staff member
Reading Time: < 1 minute Olds College has appointed Debbie Thompson as its new president and CEO.
Regenerative agriculture gains ground but challenges remain
Regenerative agriculture has become more popular in the Prairies, but challenges remain for farmers transitioning to regenerative practices
Reading Time: 5 minutes Regenerative agriculture has been gaining ground in the Prairies, but there is still much to learn about regenerative practices for farmers who are making the switch.
New dean at Olds College
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta’s Olds College has a new dean for its agriculture-related programs.
Urban school farm opens world of opportunity to British teens
Students from the underprivileged community have won acclaim at ag fairs, and some have gone on to be farmers, vets
The rural life of rearing rare breed sheep and nurturing alpacas is a world away for many urban teenagers. Yet a British school near Liverpool has opened its pupils to a wealth of jobs in agriculture and the benefits of nature with its own farm.
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